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Three Flippered Turtle Released Into The Wild
Friday, February 07, 2014

After over a year of recuperating at the Bermuda, Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] after losing a flipper, a green sea turtle was released into the wild recently, dropped off about five miles east of Bermuda.


Bermuda TV series gets the green light
Friday, January 31, 2014

A new television series showcasing Bermuda’s precious marine life has been given the green light.


Morning walk about at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo
Thursday, January 16, 2014

Lemurs are primates found only on the African island of Madagascar and some tiny neighboring islands. Because of its geographic isolation, Madagascar is home to many amazing animals found nowhere else on the Earth.


Service with a smile gets Peg ‘seal of approval’
Wednesday, January 15, 2014

The best waitresses serve breakfast with a smile, no matter what, or who, they are serving.


Zoological Society receives a boost from the family of a man who worked there for 40 years
Saturday, January 11, 2014

Bermuda Zoological Society have been given a $2,000 boost thanks to the generosity of the family of the late Wakefield and Mildred Trott.



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Career fuelled by passion for wildlife
Royal Gazette
Monday, March 07, 2016

Simon Jones
Published Mar 7, 2016 at 8:00 am (Updated Mar 7, 2016 at 6:40 am)

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Dreaming big: Nesta Wellman, 24, wants to become an explorer and wildlife
photographer after obtaining his master’s degree

Nesta Wellman’s passion for conservation and wildlife runs deep in his veins.

It is a passion that was born on his island home and nurtured during his time at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.

Now the 24-year-old naturalist, from Warwick, is looking to pursue a bachelor of science degree in zoo management in England and gain further experience at Chester Zoo.

His ultimate dream remains obtaining a master’s degree in wildlife conservation, working with the Act for Wildlife organisation and then joining National Geographic to become an explorer and a wildlife photographer.

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Happy to help: Nesta Wellman helped to
teach visitors about the zoo’s wildlife

“I am in my final semester finishing my foundation degree in applied animal management at Bridgwater College in Somerset with the degree being offered by Oxford Brookes University,” Mr Wellman said.

“Since enrolling in this programme, the education and support from lecturers have been phenomenal. Once finished I aim to enrol at Chester University and undergo a BSc in Zoo Management and work at Chester Zoo for a few years.

“I have been extremely grateful for the support from family, friends, BAMZ and Ian Walker, whom I consider one of many inspirational role models in my life.”

Mr Wellman began volunteering at BAMZ in 2006 initially helping out in Local Tails and caring for all terrestrial and marine vertebrates and invertebrates.

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Nature lover: Nesta Wellman began volunteering
at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo in 2006

He went on to manage the husbandry and maintenance of marine exhibits, including North Rock Tank, and also worked in the education department teaching visitors about the zoo’s wildlife.

“Being exposed to many activities offered by every department broadened my mind in discovering the wonders of Bermuda’s wildlife,” he said.

“I continue to have great appreciation for the staff; their support has been wonderful and continues to make a difference in the lives of all volunteers.

“I encourage more students interested in any animal-related field to gain experience working at BAMZ to broaden their view of what the animal world is really like.

“It is truly amazing and networking for future careers around the world is excellent.”